Social Development

of
Life stages

Social development involves learning how to interact

socially with other individuals in the family and society
in general
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Social media
and technology more arguments

Sexual identity

spend less time with their           Adolescents  trying out new things like
families and may focus more clothing styles, subcultures,
on their peers music, art or friendship
groups

Adolescents are influenced  form stronger

by the broader cultural relationships with
and societal norms and adults outside of their
values around them. families
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young adults connect with

increased independence and peers, colleagues, and mentors,
decision-making, allowing fostering personal growth and
individuals to shape their own social support.
values and beliefs.

form intimate relationships

individuals typically seek to
establish their own identities Early Adulthood

Financial
independence- Jobs developing the ability to
share intimacy, seeking to Education and Career
form relationships and find
intimate love.
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adults often experience

transitions in their social
may face the task of balancing networks due to factors like
multiple roles, such as being a relocation, career changes, or
spouse, parent, and employee, starting a family.
which requires effective time
management and
communication skills. 
Adulthood

they tend to establish long- a sense of individuation, which

Friendships  may be accompanied by
term relationships, 
separation from home. 

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Older adults often experience

changes in their social
networks, with some
relationships strengthening Maintaining social connections
while others may fade away. becomes increasingly
important for emotional well-
being and support

Later Adulthood

become more selective in

 their social interactions, Retirement can provide
focusing on quality rather  opportunities for engaging in
than quantity.  new social activities and 
pursuing hobbies.